Here are five things I'm pretty good at (or so I've been told on occasion):

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I know you know I can write, but did you know I can sing? 'Cause I can. I'm no Adele, but my voice is pretty easy on the ear.

I can bake. Really, really well. I'm thinking about sharing a few recipes, if you're interested. I'm even a three-time apple bakeoff winner. I can't put that on a resume, but I'm proud of it.

I have a nearly photographic memory. If you ask me about a passage in a book I'm fond of, I can usually quote it almost verbatim, and probably tell you which side of the book the page is on that the passage appears in, because I can see it in my mind.

Once upon a time, I was an actress. Haven't been able to do that since the kids came along, but I'd like to think I could still aquit myself well on stage if I get the chance.

I am incredibly diplomatic. If you need someone to deal with a difficult person, that would be me (and I'm called on often in my day job to do just that). I can tell anyone something difficult or deal with a bully of the highest caliber, and still be polite and patient. I might be kicking a wall once I get clear of them, but to their face, I am nothing but gracious.

Those are all things that have helped me personally and professionally as I navigate this crazy life of mine. What about you? Let's hear you toot your own horns for a change - what are you good at, readers? Maybe we have some talents in common!

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